How to play The Last Hope on Mac

From Windows game to Mac launch

1. 01

   Install Pixel Port

   Download Pixel Port and let it set up the runtime on first launch.

2. 02

   Request The Last Hope

   Find The Last Hope in the app and request it. During the beta, our small team enables games manually for each user.

3. 03

   Or ask us on Discord

   Join the Pixel Port Discord and tell us you want to play The Last Hope. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does The Last Hope run on Mac?

The Last Hope is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. The Last Hope is built on Unity, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically. It is not enabled in the beta yet, so request it in the app or join the Pixel Port Discord before trying to install it.

Do I need to own The Last Hope on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. The Last Hope downloads through Steam, to your own Steam account, exactly as it would on a PC — you need to own it there first. Pixel Port is the compatibility layer that runs the Windows build Steam delivers.

Do I need Windows, Boot Camp, or a VM to play The Last Hope on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of The Last Hope directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run The Last Hope?

Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.